Prairie Chien is a city located in Crawford County Wisconsin. Prairie Chien has a 2024 population of 5,327. Prairie Chien is currently declining at a rate of -0.86% annually and its population has decreased by -3.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,511 in 2020.
The average household income in Prairie Chien is $69,444 with a poverty rate of 14.7%. The median age in Prairie Chien is 45.7 years: 42.7 years for males, and 48.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Prairie Chien was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,059 | 92.47% |
| Two or more races | 230 | 4.2% |
| Black or African American | 125 | 2.28% |
| Native American | 33 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.37% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.07% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,172 | 2.2 | 64.1 | 35.9 |
| Married | 948 | 2.92 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
| Non Family | 927 | 1.2 | 51.2 | 48.8 |
| Female | 219 | 2.89 | 51.1 | 48.9 |
| Male | 78 | 3.36 | 41 | 59 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
64.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 236 | 5.78% |
| Associates Degree | 510 | 12.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 527 | 12.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 145 | 3.55% |
| High School Graduate | 1,779 | 43.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 77 | 1.89% |
| Some College | 806 | 19.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,762 | 3,500 | 661 |
| 2+ Races | 137 | 116 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 95 | 79 | 0 |
| Black | 88 | 58 | 1 |
| Native American | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| Islander | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,466 | $66,389 | $35,260 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,398 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,810 | $37,039 | $35,361 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,795 | $35,653 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,821 | $42,917 | $36,590 |
| Some College | $41,424 | $45,972 | $37,037 |
$39,821
Average Earnings
$42,917
Average Male
$36,590
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.55% of Prairie Chien residents speak only English, while 2.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,585 | 627 | 13.68% |
| Multiple | 158 | 72 | 45.57% |
| Hispanic | 69 | 46 | 66.67% |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 100% |
14.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.83%
Male Poverty Rate
13.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Prairie Chien is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Prairie Chien is White, with 13.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 16.15% |
| High School | 7.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.07% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 11.14% |
| Male Employed | 5.68% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,938 | $82,574 |
| Households | $52,670 | $69,444 |
| Married Families | $85,658 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,507 | $49,487 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.5%
Male Marriage Rate
46.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
320
Number of Veterans
300
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 94 |
| First Gulf War | 78 |
| Second Gulf War | 55 |
| Korea | 27 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 132 |
| 35 to 54 | 68 |
| 65 to 74 | 56 |
| 55 to 64 | 41 |
| 18 to 34 | 23 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 311 | 7.48% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 11.58% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 6.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51%
Labor Force Participation
49.9%
Employment Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.78%
Born in Prairie Chien
99.03%
Native Born
0.97%
Foreign Born
0.42%
Non Citizen
0.55%
Naturalized
99.03% of Prairie Chien residents were born in the United States, with 74.78% having been born in Wisconsin. 0.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,097 | -46 | -0.89% |
| 2028 | 5,143 | -46 | -0.89% |
| 2027 | 5,189 | -46 | -0.88% |
| 2026 | 5,235 | -46 | -0.87% |
| 2025 | 5,281 | -46 | -0.86% |
| 2024 | 5,327 | -46 | -0.86% |
| 2023 | 5,373 | -37 | -0.68% |
| 2022 | 5,410 | -72 | -1.31% |
| 2021 | 5,482 | -29 | -0.53% |
| 2020 | 5,511 | -67 | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 5,578 | -48 | -0.85% |
| 2018 | 5,626 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2017 | 5,629 | -37 | -0.65% |
| 2016 | 5,666 | -41 | -0.72% |
| 2015 | 5,707 | -13 | -0.23% |
| 2014 | 5,720 | -35 | -0.61% |
| 2013 | 5,755 | -63 | -1.08% |
| 2012 | 5,818 | -63 | -1.07% |
| 2011 | 5,881 | -9 | -0.15% |
| 2010 | 5,890 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,018 | 359 | 6.34% |
| 1990 | 5,659 | -200 | -3.41% |
| 1980 | 5,859 | 319 | 5.76% |
| 1970 | 5,540 | -109 | -1.93% |
| 1960 | 5,649 | 257 | 4.77% |
| 1950 | 5,392 | 770 | 16.66% |
| 1940 | 4,622 | 679 | 17.22% |
| 1930 | 3,943 | 406 | 11.48% |
| 1920 | 3,537 | 388 | 12.32% |
| 1910 | 3,149 | -83 | -2.57% |
| 1900 | 3,232 | 101 | 3.23% |
| 1890 | 3,131 | 354 | 12.75% |
| 1880 | 2,777 | 77 | 2.85% |
| 1870 | 2,700 | -2,397 | -47.03% |